8.2/1054 votes#1 - The Diamond Babe
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/1953
The good folks of town look down on Diamond Babe because of her saloon background. But a deadly epidemic hits the area and the citizens learn a lesson as Babe's care is responsible for saving lives.
Director: Stuart E. McGowan
Writer: Ruth Woodman
7.0/1068 votes#2 - Little Washington
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/1953
The tale of a society belle of Washington, D.C. who is transplanted to Carson City, Nevada, then known as "Little Washington".
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/1042 votes#3 - Solomon in All His Glory
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/27/1953
Solomon is a newspaper man who sold his paper 10 years earlier and has been drunk ever since.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/1030 votes#4 - Which Side of the Fence
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/21/1953
A young, educated and talented Bill Stewart tries his hand in California as a gold miner, but quickly realizes his future lies as a lawyer. As his legal practice flourishes he has a whirlwind courtship with a beautiful woman.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/1039 votes#5 - Whirlwind Courtship
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/3/1953
A young, educated and talented Bill Stewart tries his hand in California as a gold miner, but quickly realizes his future lies as a lawyer. As his legal practice flourishes he has a whirlwind courtship with a beautiful woman.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/1067 votes#6 - Dear Teacher
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/24/1953
New schoolteacher arrives, keeps unruly students in line with her sweet demeanor and sharpshooting skills. One vindictive female student and some town busybodies try to get her run out of town.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/1040 votes#7 - One in a Hundred
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/1/1953
Cavalry man Larry Brooks is escorting a group through peaceful Indian territory. His quick use of a rifle ends several lives and puts everyone in peril due to lack of water. His attraction to the widowed Mary brings him to a heroic decision.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/1041 votes#8 - Little Papeete
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 1/2/1954
The mining town of Columbia, California has burned twice so Philo Clark leads an effort to purchase the latest fire engine. Philo dubs it Little Papeete but his girlfriend Sue becomes jealous of the men's devotion to the machine.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/1051 votes#9 - Lotta Crabtree
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 1/5/1954
Lotta's early years are in California gold mining camps where her mother runs a boarding house and her father a failed prospector. Briefly under the tutelage of Lola Montez, Lotta rises to be a famous singer and actress.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/1036 votes#10 - Yaller
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/30/1954
A young miner is afflicted with claustrophobia, causing his associates to call him "yaller".
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/1038 votes#11 - The Twelve Pound Nugget
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/30/1954
After discovering the man she married was never divorced, a pregnant woman flees to her sister's home where she gives birth to child. When the local judge announces that a "12-pound nugget" could be found at the Tibbett shack, excitement races through the mining camp and the new mother finds a man more worthy of her love.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/1043 votes#12 - Jimmy Dayton's Treasure
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2/28/1954
Prospector Jimmy Dayton falls hard for a dance hall girl Flory. He buys a toupee and gets new teeth but it turns out she doesn't care how he looks she's only interested in his money.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/1055 votes#13 - Snowshoe Thompson
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/28/1954
John Thompson is determined that Placerville and other mining camps get mail during the snowy winters. John develops skis and heroically gets news through but his lack of pay postpones his marriage to Agnes.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/1045 votes#14 - Husband Pro-Tem
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 3/27/1954
Phelps, a railroad executive, needs Andy Prentice's help with Chief Black Hawk in getting permission for the train to go through Indian territory. His daughter Evelyn causes trouble for Andy and he must fight the brave warrior.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/1050 votes#15 - The Kickapoo Run
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 4/10/1954
Cowpoke Curt Morrison and pal Josh locate a spring on Indian land soon to be opened to homesteaders. Disqualified themselves they tell Bonnie but a land speculator beats her to it illegally. Curt makes sure it works out for the Kentucky lass.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/1050 votes#16 - Sixth Sense
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 5/8/1954
Susie is blind and bitter because of her blindness. Steve meets her and helps her to find a purpose in life via a job. Susie witnesses a stage robbery and her heightened senses play a key role in solving the crime.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/1044 votes#17 - The Rainbow Chaser
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 5/15/1954
Lucretia Phinney and her children endure years of poverty and humiliation because her husband Herb prefers daydreaming and prospecting to steady work. Eventually, she devises an ironic solution to their situation.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/1044 votes#18 - Mr. Godiva
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 6/17/1954
Sam Swift is in love with Marjorie Delafield and intends to marry her. But her father Marcus doesn't approve and will only give his consent if Sam can make a fortune in three days.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Death Valley Days Season 2
Every episode of Death Valley Days Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Death Valley Days Season 2!
Death Valley Days is an American radio and television anthology series featuring true stories of the old American West, particularly the Death Valley area. Created...
Genres:WesternDrama
Network:Syndication
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"The Diamond Babe" is the best rated episode of "Death Valley Days" season 2. It scored 8.2/10 based on 54 votes. Directed by Stuart E. McGowan and written by Ruth Woodman, it aired on 9/29/1953. This episode is rated 1.2 points higher than the second-best, "Little Washington".